How far is Tarboro, NC from Rocky Mount, NC?
The driving distance from Tarboro, NC to Rocky Mount, NC is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Town in Edgecombe County, North Carolina
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tarboro and Rocky Mount.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tarboro and Rocky Mount.
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Start on Trade Street
7 m · 8 sec · Trade Street
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Turn left onto West Saint James Street
1.4 km · 2 min · West Saint James Street
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Turn left onto Western Boulevard
1343 ft · 28 sec · Western Boulevard
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Take the ramp right
1469 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
12.6 mi · 14 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 64 ALT, US 64 BUS, NC 43 South: Rocky Mount
2.3 mi · 5 min
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Turn slight left onto Cokey Road
68 m · 6 sec · Cokey Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cokey Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tarboro and Rocky Mount.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Western Boulevard
Merge slight left
12.6 mi · 00h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Mostly Sunny leaving Tarboro and Mostly Sunny near Rocky Mount.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tarboro to Rocky Mount?
The road trip is about 16.3 miles (26.2 km) and usually takes 00h 22m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Leggett is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from Tarboro and 8.1 miles from Rocky Mount.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 14.5 miles (23.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.30 one way or $4.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Tarboro and Mostly Sunny near Rocky Mount.
Stop Ideas Near Leggett
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Leggett.
Rocky Mount
Wilson
Greenville, NC
Goldsboro, NC
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tarboro and Rocky Mount. Straight-line distance: 14.54 mi (23.4 km).
#1 Tarboro
Town in North Carolina, United States
| Population | 10,575 |
| Coordinates | 35.8968200, -77.5358000 |
| Altitude | 13 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Rocky Mount
The most populous city in Edgecombe County, North Carolina.
| Population | 53,689 |
| Coordinates | 35.9382100, -77.7905300 |
| Altitude | 30 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rocky Mount (-77.79053, 35.93821)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $3.96 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.43 | $2.57 | $5.14 |
| Premium | $4.78 | $2.77 | $5.54 |
| Diesel | $5.62 | $3.26 | $6.52 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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